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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS . The Office of 'THE F REEMASON is now transferred to 19 8 , FLEET-STREET , E . C . All communications for the Editor or Publisher should therefore- be forwarded to that address .
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gnsfocrs to Contspitknts . All communications for The Freemason should be written lcgibly on one side of the paper only , anil , if intended for insertion in the current number , must be received not later than 10 o clock a . m . on Thursdays , unless in very special cases . The name and address of every writer must be sent to us in confidence . G . KOHLBERO . —Money not received . J , E . —An introduction to a lodge is necessary by a brother .
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TheFreemason, SATURDAY , AUGUST 3 , 1872 .
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The Freamason is published on Saturday Mornings in time for the early trains . Thf price of the Freemason is Twopence per week ; annual inscription , 10 s . ( payable " ni advance . ) ,, , ¦ Alt communications , letters , & c , to be addressed to the Editor , 108 , Fleet-street , E . C" . The Editor will pav careful attention to all M > S . entrusted tolnm , but cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .
H . R . M . OF KILWINNING AND R . S . Y . C . S . This old Order , which is said to have been reestablished by King Robert the Bruce in 1314 . formerly had a home in London , when chapters of H . R . M ., held under the Grand Lodge of the Order
in Scotland , occasionally met during the early part of last century . At the close of the eighteenth century the tide of events seem to have set against the Order in
Scotland , where it had nearly become extinct , and we believe that members from the metropolis of the British Empire , were foremost in restoring it to its old home .
In course of time the London Chapters ceased to meet and it is now , we believe , nearly a hundred years since a Chapter of the Royal Order has been held in London .
On Friday the 26 th ult ., a Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 33 , Golden Square , in the presence of some of the most distinguished
members of the Hautes Grades , and under such favourable auspices that we cannot but predict a glorious future to the Royal Order , which boasts of so noble a past .
A preliminary meeting had been held on the previous day for the reception of the members of the 33 —the following being present and taking the degrees—111 . Bros . C . J . Vigne , M . P . S . G . C . »
Royal Order Of Scotland.
33 ; Capt . N . G . Philips , M . I . L . G . C ., 33 f J . M . P . Montagu , Sect . Genl ., 33 ° ; Sir Michael Costa , 33 ; H y de Pullen , 33 ° ; J ohn Read , 33 ° -
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the Right Hon . The Earl of Rosslyn , 33 ° , Deputy Governor of the Order , ( who wore the magnificent jewel of his rank as Grand Master
of Scotland ) , and who was supported by the following members of the Scotch deputation , sent to assist in the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , and the metropolitan counties .
Alexander Hay , 30 ° Sen . Gd ., Warden and D . T . ; William Mann , 30 , J . G ., Warden , and S . Gd . Guardian ; J . B . Douglas , Gd . Secretary ; Geo . Murray , 30 ° , Gd . Treasurer , C . A . ; Fs . Augs .
Barrow , 30 , P . G . Master of Glasgow ; Dr . R Hamilton , 33 ; Gen . Ii . Clerke , 3 3 ° ; D . Skir ving ; C . Melville Donaldson , Prov . G . Master China ; John T . Lotting ; A . Mitchell : Capt . C
Hunter ; H . Tomasozeirski ; W . H . Bryce , G . G .: together with the following- . —C . J . Vigne , 33 ° Capt . N . G . Philips , 3 /; ] . M . P . Montague .. ;/
Sir Michael Costa , 33 ° ; Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ; C . Fendelow , 31 ; Emra H . jlmes , 31 "; F . Binckes ,
30 : U . 1 > . Matier , 30 "; Rev . 1 . V . Kavonshaw , . 3 ° ° 5 J- J- Mackenzie ; Sir J . Xepean , Bart ; J . C . Angus ; J . T . Starkey , 30 .
The following candidates were received and admitted into the ancient order of H . R . M .. the quaint and impressive ceremonial being performed by Brother and Sir Knight Geo . Murray ,
in an admirable manner , lie being ably assisted by Brothers Hay and Mann . The beautiful room and the handsome and appropriate furniture , appointments , and regalia all added doubtless to
the solemnity of the proceedings : Bros . S . Raw son , 32 : C . C . Pole , 32 ° ; Maj . S . II . Clerke 32 " R . Costa , 3 a ; C . A . Newnham , 31 '" ; Gen . If . V Doherty , 31 ° ; Rev . P . H . Newnham , - ; o ° ; Capt
J . Burgess , 30 ; G . Lambert , 30 " . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the Earl of Rosslyn , as Deputy Govenor of the Order , conferred the honour of the Knighthood of the
R . S . Y . C . S . upon the brethren , giving to each newly dubbed Sir Knight the characteristic which he would henceforth bear in the . Order . The
Sir Kni g hts having taken their seats in the Chapter of the R . S . Y . C . S ., the noble Earl proceeded to invest the following as the first office-bearers in this Provincial Grand Lodge .
Office Bearers in the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , and the Metropolitan Counties , Royal Order of Scotland , appointed July 26 , 1 S 72 . Dr . R . Hamilton Prov . G . Master .
Genl . H . Clerk D . Prov . G . Master Capt . N . G . Philips Prov . G . S . Warden Rev . T . Rnvenshaw Prov . J . G . Warden R . Costa Prov . G . Sec .
Major S . H . Clerke Prov . G . Treas . H . Dubosc Prov . G . S . Bearer . Emra Holmes Prov . G . B . Bearer Hyde Pullen Prov . G . Marischal
Capt . C . J . Burgess D . P . G . Marischal C . A . Newnham Prov . G . Steward . G . Lambert . Prov . G . Guarder . ] . Read Prov . G . Organist .
Lord | Rosslyn expressed his deep regret that important duties in the House of Lords prevented his banqueting with the brethren , and Dr . Hamilton briefly thanked his Lordship and
Royal Order Of Scotland.
the Scottish brethren for coming so far to inaugurate this Provincial Grand Lodge . The pro ceedings were then brought to a close , and the Rosicrucian Knights dined together afterwards at Freemasons' Tavern .
Many of our readers will be familiar with the history and traditions of this ancient order , as articles on the subject have appeared in our own columns and in those of our defunct contemporary
the " Freemason ' s Magazine , " notably one by Reitam , ( the anagram , or nom de plume of a well-known and expert mason ) , which we
published , Jim ; 24 th , 1 S 71 , and another which may be found in the "Freemasons' Magazine" of the 1 st July , 1871 . They will both be found interestinsr and instructive to the Masonic student .
Ihe Royal Order consists of two degrees , that of H . R . D . M ., or more properly H . R . M ., and that of R . S . Y . C . S . The first may be briefly described as a Christianized form of the third
degree , purified from the dross of Paganism , and even of Judaism , by the Culdees , who introduced Christianity into Scotland , in the early centuries of the Church . The second degree is an order
of civil knighthood , supposed to have been founded by Robert the Bruce after the battle of Bannockburn , and conferred b y him upon certain masons who had assisted him on that memorable
occasion . He , so the tradition goes , gave power to the Grand Master of the Order for the time being to confer this honour , which is not inherent in the general body itself , but is specially given
by the Grand Master ancl his Deputy , and can be conferred only by them , or Provincial Grand Masters appointed by them . The number of Knights is limited , and formerly only
sixty-three could be appointed , and they Scotchmen ; now , however , that number has been much increased , and distinguished Masons of all countries are admitted to its ranks . We believe that
a lodge or Chapter of this Order met in London so long ago as 1686 , and Brother Reitam says we have indubitable evidence to show that in 1730 there was a Provincial Grand Lodge of the
Order in South Britain , which met at the Thistle and Crown , in Chandos Street , the date of whose constitution was then so ancient as to be called "from time immemorial . " At this time the
order had become almost extinct in Scotland , and the Provincial Grand Lodge obtained permission from the Deputy Grand Master and Governor to grant charters , and on the nth December , 1743 ,
a warrant for a Chapter of H . R . M . was granted to certain brethren , who met at Cannon Street , Southwark , and in 1750 a Scotchman obtained a Charter for Holland , which is now in the possession of the Order in Scotland .
The Book of Records , containing lists of members , & c , commencing prior to 1763 , is still in existence , but it is supposed that many of the older documents were destroyed in the rebellion » f I 74 .
'iBro . Reitam says , " It must not be forgotten that in 1747 Prince Charles Edward Stuart , in his celebrated Charter to Arras , claimed to be the Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Order ,
" Nous Charles Edouard Stewart , Roi d' Angleterre , de France , de 1 ' Ecosse . et d' Irlande , et en eette qualite , S . G . M . du Chapitre deH . " Prince Charles goes on to say that H . O . or H . R . M . is known as the " Pelican and Eagle . " " Connu
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NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS . The Office of 'THE F REEMASON is now transferred to 19 8 , FLEET-STREET , E . C . All communications for the Editor or Publisher should therefore- be forwarded to that address .
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gnsfocrs to Contspitknts . All communications for The Freemason should be written lcgibly on one side of the paper only , anil , if intended for insertion in the current number , must be received not later than 10 o clock a . m . on Thursdays , unless in very special cases . The name and address of every writer must be sent to us in confidence . G . KOHLBERO . —Money not received . J , E . —An introduction to a lodge is necessary by a brother .
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TheFreemason, SATURDAY , AUGUST 3 , 1872 .
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The Freamason is published on Saturday Mornings in time for the early trains . Thf price of the Freemason is Twopence per week ; annual inscription , 10 s . ( payable " ni advance . ) ,, , ¦ Alt communications , letters , & c , to be addressed to the Editor , 108 , Fleet-street , E . C" . The Editor will pav careful attention to all M > S . entrusted tolnm , but cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
Royal Order Of Scotland.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND .
H . R . M . OF KILWINNING AND R . S . Y . C . S . This old Order , which is said to have been reestablished by King Robert the Bruce in 1314 . formerly had a home in London , when chapters of H . R . M ., held under the Grand Lodge of the Order
in Scotland , occasionally met during the early part of last century . At the close of the eighteenth century the tide of events seem to have set against the Order in
Scotland , where it had nearly become extinct , and we believe that members from the metropolis of the British Empire , were foremost in restoring it to its old home .
In course of time the London Chapters ceased to meet and it is now , we believe , nearly a hundred years since a Chapter of the Royal Order has been held in London .
On Friday the 26 th ult ., a Provincial Grand Lodge was opened at 33 , Golden Square , in the presence of some of the most distinguished
members of the Hautes Grades , and under such favourable auspices that we cannot but predict a glorious future to the Royal Order , which boasts of so noble a past .
A preliminary meeting had been held on the previous day for the reception of the members of the 33 —the following being present and taking the degrees—111 . Bros . C . J . Vigne , M . P . S . G . C . »
Royal Order Of Scotland.
33 ; Capt . N . G . Philips , M . I . L . G . C ., 33 f J . M . P . Montagu , Sect . Genl ., 33 ° ; Sir Michael Costa , 33 ; H y de Pullen , 33 ° ; J ohn Read , 33 ° -
The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the Right Hon . The Earl of Rosslyn , 33 ° , Deputy Governor of the Order , ( who wore the magnificent jewel of his rank as Grand Master
of Scotland ) , and who was supported by the following members of the Scotch deputation , sent to assist in the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , and the metropolitan counties .
Alexander Hay , 30 ° Sen . Gd ., Warden and D . T . ; William Mann , 30 , J . G ., Warden , and S . Gd . Guardian ; J . B . Douglas , Gd . Secretary ; Geo . Murray , 30 ° , Gd . Treasurer , C . A . ; Fs . Augs .
Barrow , 30 , P . G . Master of Glasgow ; Dr . R Hamilton , 33 ; Gen . Ii . Clerke , 3 3 ° ; D . Skir ving ; C . Melville Donaldson , Prov . G . Master China ; John T . Lotting ; A . Mitchell : Capt . C
Hunter ; H . Tomasozeirski ; W . H . Bryce , G . G .: together with the following- . —C . J . Vigne , 33 ° Capt . N . G . Philips , 3 /; ] . M . P . Montague .. ;/
Sir Michael Costa , 33 ° ; Hyde Pullen , 33 ° ; C . Fendelow , 31 ; Emra H . jlmes , 31 "; F . Binckes ,
30 : U . 1 > . Matier , 30 "; Rev . 1 . V . Kavonshaw , . 3 ° ° 5 J- J- Mackenzie ; Sir J . Xepean , Bart ; J . C . Angus ; J . T . Starkey , 30 .
The following candidates were received and admitted into the ancient order of H . R . M .. the quaint and impressive ceremonial being performed by Brother and Sir Knight Geo . Murray ,
in an admirable manner , lie being ably assisted by Brothers Hay and Mann . The beautiful room and the handsome and appropriate furniture , appointments , and regalia all added doubtless to
the solemnity of the proceedings : Bros . S . Raw son , 32 : C . C . Pole , 32 ° ; Maj . S . II . Clerke 32 " R . Costa , 3 a ; C . A . Newnham , 31 '" ; Gen . If . V Doherty , 31 ° ; Rev . P . H . Newnham , - ; o ° ; Capt
J . Burgess , 30 ; G . Lambert , 30 " . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the Earl of Rosslyn , as Deputy Govenor of the Order , conferred the honour of the Knighthood of the
R . S . Y . C . S . upon the brethren , giving to each newly dubbed Sir Knight the characteristic which he would henceforth bear in the . Order . The
Sir Kni g hts having taken their seats in the Chapter of the R . S . Y . C . S ., the noble Earl proceeded to invest the following as the first office-bearers in this Provincial Grand Lodge .
Office Bearers in the Provincial Grand Lodge of London , and the Metropolitan Counties , Royal Order of Scotland , appointed July 26 , 1 S 72 . Dr . R . Hamilton Prov . G . Master .
Genl . H . Clerk D . Prov . G . Master Capt . N . G . Philips Prov . G . S . Warden Rev . T . Rnvenshaw Prov . J . G . Warden R . Costa Prov . G . Sec .
Major S . H . Clerke Prov . G . Treas . H . Dubosc Prov . G . S . Bearer . Emra Holmes Prov . G . B . Bearer Hyde Pullen Prov . G . Marischal
Capt . C . J . Burgess D . P . G . Marischal C . A . Newnham Prov . G . Steward . G . Lambert . Prov . G . Guarder . ] . Read Prov . G . Organist .
Lord | Rosslyn expressed his deep regret that important duties in the House of Lords prevented his banqueting with the brethren , and Dr . Hamilton briefly thanked his Lordship and
Royal Order Of Scotland.
the Scottish brethren for coming so far to inaugurate this Provincial Grand Lodge . The pro ceedings were then brought to a close , and the Rosicrucian Knights dined together afterwards at Freemasons' Tavern .
Many of our readers will be familiar with the history and traditions of this ancient order , as articles on the subject have appeared in our own columns and in those of our defunct contemporary
the " Freemason ' s Magazine , " notably one by Reitam , ( the anagram , or nom de plume of a well-known and expert mason ) , which we
published , Jim ; 24 th , 1 S 71 , and another which may be found in the "Freemasons' Magazine" of the 1 st July , 1871 . They will both be found interestinsr and instructive to the Masonic student .
Ihe Royal Order consists of two degrees , that of H . R . D . M ., or more properly H . R . M ., and that of R . S . Y . C . S . The first may be briefly described as a Christianized form of the third
degree , purified from the dross of Paganism , and even of Judaism , by the Culdees , who introduced Christianity into Scotland , in the early centuries of the Church . The second degree is an order
of civil knighthood , supposed to have been founded by Robert the Bruce after the battle of Bannockburn , and conferred b y him upon certain masons who had assisted him on that memorable
occasion . He , so the tradition goes , gave power to the Grand Master of the Order for the time being to confer this honour , which is not inherent in the general body itself , but is specially given
by the Grand Master ancl his Deputy , and can be conferred only by them , or Provincial Grand Masters appointed by them . The number of Knights is limited , and formerly only
sixty-three could be appointed , and they Scotchmen ; now , however , that number has been much increased , and distinguished Masons of all countries are admitted to its ranks . We believe that
a lodge or Chapter of this Order met in London so long ago as 1686 , and Brother Reitam says we have indubitable evidence to show that in 1730 there was a Provincial Grand Lodge of the
Order in South Britain , which met at the Thistle and Crown , in Chandos Street , the date of whose constitution was then so ancient as to be called "from time immemorial . " At this time the
order had become almost extinct in Scotland , and the Provincial Grand Lodge obtained permission from the Deputy Grand Master and Governor to grant charters , and on the nth December , 1743 ,
a warrant for a Chapter of H . R . M . was granted to certain brethren , who met at Cannon Street , Southwark , and in 1750 a Scotchman obtained a Charter for Holland , which is now in the possession of the Order in Scotland .
The Book of Records , containing lists of members , & c , commencing prior to 1763 , is still in existence , but it is supposed that many of the older documents were destroyed in the rebellion » f I 74 .
'iBro . Reitam says , " It must not be forgotten that in 1747 Prince Charles Edward Stuart , in his celebrated Charter to Arras , claimed to be the Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Order ,
" Nous Charles Edouard Stewart , Roi d' Angleterre , de France , de 1 ' Ecosse . et d' Irlande , et en eette qualite , S . G . M . du Chapitre deH . " Prince Charles goes on to say that H . O . or H . R . M . is known as the " Pelican and Eagle . " " Connu